Clarifying many questions about UFC 100 tv coverage

[gadavies]

http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/garethadavies/100000485/answers-to-fans-questions-concerning-ufc-100-uk-tv-deal/

There were many queries and questions sent to my blog over the broadcasting of UFC 100 in the UK. I've attempted to answer many on them in the blog above. It may answer some of the questions I've read on CW site.

[Ben_Hutch]

Thanks for the updates Gareth, nice to know you're answering the fans questions :)


"it [UFC 100] is going out in 51 countries live.

24 countries on tape delay.

They believe it will reach 300 million homes worldwide."

Wow!

[MrWinstonChurchill]

Gareth - if you were a betting man who would you put your money on getting the UFC contract after UFC 100?

[Jamiex2008]

Gareth - if you were a betting man who would you put your money on getting the UFC contract after UFC 100?


for some reason you really bug me

[DanCrase]

They'll be streaming it live on the UFC site?.....whats the betting the site goes down due to how many people are online? :(

[MrWinstonChurchill]

^^^I think that is a real risk!

[gadavies]

There are lots of excellent irons in the fire, still, I'm led to believe. And much complexity. That's why they were unable to finalise a long-term deal ahead of UFC 100. I disagree with your comments about Dana White btw. He considers the UK a pillar of the future. After all, the UK and Ireland are the only countries in the world being given FREE access online to UFC.com's coverage of the event. What I can say, is that the deal they are looking to set up for the future, I understand, is aimed at catering for everyone. Whether it happens is another thing, but I think the announcement could come anytime soon.

[Plastikman]

for some reason you really bug me

Its because so far he has behaved like a childish twat.

[MrWinstonChurchill]

I think Dana White gets to much credit.

Lorenzo Fertitta is the real reason why the UFC is where it is now.

[MrWinstonChurchill]

Its because so far he has behaved like a childish twat.

Hey buddy, that was a little harsh.

[Plastikman]

I think Dana White gets to much credit.

Lorenzo Fertitta is the real reason why the UFC is where it is now.

No. It isnt. Matter of fact the fertittas wouldnt have bought the UFC had it not been for White pushing it on them.

[Plastikman]

Hey buddy, that was a little harsh.

Harsh but fair.

[Malcontent]

Good thread this. Lets not spoil it with a slanging match.

[MrWinstonChurchill]

No. It isnt. Matter of fact the fertittas wouldnt have bought the UFC had it not been for White pushing it on them.

Buddy - I think you are wrong.

The Ultimate Fighter was Lorenzo Fertitta idea.

[mack3333]

I disagree with your comments about Dana White btw. He considers the UK a pillar of the future. After all, the UK and Ireland are the only countries in the world being given FREE access online to UFC.com's coverage of the event. .


Exactly. So many people are acting like spoiled children about this issue. I for one am very thankful for what the UFC has done, and it frustrates me that Dana is getting all these hateful messages on his twitter after what they've done and what they're trying to do for mma in the U.K. I mean U.S fans have to pay $50, Australia has tape delay and we're getting it live and free. He's probably thinking "why do I bother."

[MrWinstonChurchill]

You are wrong! You are only getting it for free if you have Sky.

[Plastikman]

Buddy - I think you are wrong.

The Ultimate Fighter was Lorenzo Fertitta idea.

You are correct, but what would they have had a reality show about if Zuffa had never bought out SEG?

[gadavies]

No MrWC - because it is free online at UFC.com.
Can I redirect you to the clarifications in my blog explaining those things...

[Jamiex2008]

Hey buddy, that was a little harsh.


it was spot on though

[MrWinstonChurchill]

And Dana is no saint - What did he say about Loretta Hunt?

He can't bitch when people swear.

[MrWinstonChurchill]

No MrWC - because it is free online at UFC.com.
Can I redirect you to the clarifications in my blog explaining those things...

LOL - Did he anwser your question when you asked if the stream would be any good?

[Ben_Hutch]

And Dana is no saint - What did he say about Loretta Hunt?

He can't bitch when people swear.

If it wasn't for Dana White MMA would most likely not be what it is today and it'd definitely be smaller over here in the UK.

Stop whining like a little child, Dana has given the whole of the UK the event online for free!!! You don't get Sky Sports doing that for boxing, football, rugby, cricket, wwe etc.

[MrWinstonChurchill]

It was just Dana White?

Lorenzo Fertitta and his millions had nothing to do with it?

[Ben_Hutch]

It was just Dana White?

Lorenzo Fertitta and his millions had nothing to do with it?

So because Lorenzo and his brother are also at the head of Zuffa, that takes away everything Dana has done? :rolleyes:

[kissenger]

Hey buddy, that was a little harsh.

You're really beginning to piss me off. Why don't you shut up about this whole thing. I'm as disappointed as you but I choose not to post messages all over the forum disparaging the UFC, DW, and calling people names.

Chill the fudge out. Nobody cares.

[MrWinstonChurchill]

I think they are the real reason the UFC is where it is now.

Dana White owns 10% of Zuffa - Lorenzo and his bro own the rest.

Lorenzo came up with the idea that broke the UFC into the main stream.

And I only said Dana can't complain about swearing when he swears all the time!

[MrWinstonChurchill]

You're really beginning to piss me off. Why don't you shut up about this whole thing. I'm as disappointed as you but I choose not to post messages all over the forum disparaging the UFC, DW, and calling people names.

Chill the fudge out. Nobody cares.

I don't think I have used the C word today - I might be wrong.

[kissenger]

Yeah but just chill out a bit. Its not the end of the world. The stream will probably be OK, just wait and see. And if its no good, then you can get a download the next day or something.

[MrWinstonChurchill]

^^^Buddy - I've booked a hotel that has SKY for the night!

[Ben_Hutch]

MrWinstonChurchill this is what you said yesturday, and because of it, I have no reason to take anything you say seriously:


- "Fucking cunts!"

- "THIS IS TOTAL FUCKING SHITE!"

- "those dumb UFC cunts went with a Sky Sports Channel that I can't get"

- "Dana White is a fucking cunt!"

- "BUNCH OF FUCKING CUNTS!"

- "Fuck off!"

- "Are you to fucking dumb to understand why I would be a little pissed off?"

- "I HAVE SKY YOU DUMB FUCKING CUNT"

- "LOL at the sad fucks gloating that they have Sky"

- "The sad fucks that are gloating are not helping"

- "Fucking hell!"

- "Cunts."

- "Cunts"

- "Cunts!"

- "Bunch of cunts!"

- "Don't moan to much or the SKY cunts will come on here and gloat!"

[MrWinstonChurchill]

LOL - And Dana does not swear........

[Ben_Hutch]

LOL - And Dana does not swear........

When the hell did anyone on here say Dana doesn't swear?

You're a childish embarrasment to UKMMA fans.

[MrWinstonChurchill]

Who the fuck are you to judge me?

[Ben_Hutch]

Who the fuck are you to judge me?

If you post on a public forum then you open yourself up to be judged. Love it or hate it, it's the beauty of the internet.

[MrWinstonChurchill]

I think you are a fag.

WOW, you are right, the internet is great!

[gadavies]

http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/garethadavies/100000485/answers-to-fans-questions-concerning-ufc-100-uk-tv-deal/

UFC 100:

They are expecting over 1 million pay per view buys.

It is going out in 51 countries live.

24 countries on tape delay.

They believe it will reach 3oo million homes worldwide.

UFC 100 is being broadcast in 17 different languages (for the first time in Chinese)

White reckons the atmosphere and anticipation “is reminiscent of the old Tyson fights”.

UFC now creates revenue of US $400 million for Las Vegas each year overall.

50,000 fans are expected at the fan expo today and tomorrow.

...and it's only free online in ONE country. Ours. I think that says something.

[Ben_Hutch]

I think you are a fag.

WOW, you are right, the internet is great!

What brings you to that colclusion? :)

Also, what do you have against gay people? :confused:

I think you should reap what Gareth just posted, it may make you apreciate the UFC rather than acting like a spoilt 6 year old girl.

[MrWinstonChurchill]

Have you seen any celebs?

[darthcrab]

It's no secret ive not taken a shining to Gareth A davies, and im sure he doesnt care about that..

but the last few days with his constent updates, clear points about what is going on with the situation, and even catching on video asking Dana himself about all the questions raised on here about people like myself with Virgin.
I think heisnt the dick I once thought, and genuinly is helping the UK fans.. not in MMA, I stand by that, but UFC..
Nice work Gareth the last few days, you have worked very hard

[Ben_Hutch]

Have you seen any celebs?

What on earth are you talking about?

darthcrab speaks the truth ^

[MrWinstonChurchill]

What on earth are you talking about?

darthcrab speaks the truth ^

That was a question for Mr Davies.

[spartan4621]

I think you are a fag.

WOW, you are right, the internet is great!


you know what mate, gareth has gone out of his way to clear up some relevant questions and youve just gone on like a total tit on this thread, im sure he has better things to deal with over vegas than help us lot out.after reading some of the shit your comeing out with your beginning to properally piss me off.
If you want to start a thread about some of the shite your discussing, do it, dont hijack somebody else's thread and piss people off.

[MrWinstonChurchill]

you know what mate, gareth has gone out of his way to clear up some relevant questions and youve just gone on like a total tit on this thread, im sure he has better things to deal with over vegas than help us lot out.after reading some of the shit your comeing out with your beginning to properally piss me off.
If you want to start a thread about some of the shite your discussing, do it, dont hijack somebody else's thread and piss people off.

That was not a post aimed at Gareth - It was a post aimed at someone who took a shot at me.

I posted a link to Gareth's blog on MMA.TV.

[Flashing Blade]

http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/garethadavies/100000485/answers-to-fans-questions-concerning-ufc-100-uk-tv-deal/

UFC 100:

They are expecting over 1 million pay per view buys.

It is going out in 51 countries live.

24 countries on tape delay.

They believe it will reach 3oo million homes worldwide.

UFC 100 is being broadcast in 17 different languages (for the first time in Chinese)

White reckons the atmosphere and anticipation “is reminiscent of the old Tyson fights”.

UFC now creates revenue of US $400 million for Las Vegas each year overall.

50,000 fans are expected at the fan expo today and tomorrow.

...and it's only free online in ONE country. Ours. I think that says something.


What about people with no telly?

What about people with no computer?

What about people with no face and hands?


What about the brave trawlermen risking their lives to put cod and haddock on your table?

Dana and the UFC are doing nothing to help these fans see UFC 100, but you just regurgitate the party line.

[spartan4621]

That was not a post aimed at Gareth - It was a post aimed at someone who took a shot at me.

I posted a link to Gareth's blog on MMA.TV.

thats fine mate, your obviously getting on people's nerves though for whatever reason. lets just stick to the thread and stay away from asking random questions like, you seen any celebs and bringing up irrelevant debates on the success of the UFC.

Back to the thread.

[Gerrysea]

Hi Ben, Spot on mate.

About you Sig.
"Some believe there is nothing one man can do against the enormous array of the world's ills. Yet many of the world's great movements, of thought and action, have flowed from the work of a single man" ^

Just one question. Who is he? ;)

[Ben_Hutch]

Hi Ben, Spot on mate.

About you Sig.

Just one question. Who is he? ;)

Thanks, he being who is the person who said it or who is the person who changed the world? ;)

[scotty_82]

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[SWM]

Bump. Many thanks to Gareth for the updates and the info. I, for one, really appreciate it.

[mtagt56]

What about people with no telly?

What about people with no computer?

What about people with no face and hands?


What about the brave trawlermen risking their lives to put cod and haddock on your table?

Dana and the UFC are doing nothing to help these fans see UFC 100, but you just regurgitate the party line.

So lets put it in idiot terms......


ufc 100 coverage faq

Q) Do you have a TV ?
A) If you answered yes then make sure its plugged in and switched on. A tv alone does not guarantee UFC Viewability. If you answered No to not having a tv. Move to next question

Q) Do you have a computer ?
A) If yes move on to next question..... If no how the fuck are you reading this ....... So that would indicate you have access to a computer move on to next question

Q) Do you have internet access?
A) if yes move on to next question. If no your pretty much fucked, but how did you read this you to can move onto next question.


Ok so you have a tv and you may also have pc with internet thats great your 1/3rd of the way there.

These next set of questions relate to the people who successfully said they have a tv

Q) Is your TV connected to virgin ?
A) If yes you wont I repeat WONT get to see it on virgin FACT.... No buts ifs whats please you just simply cant see it. (REFER TO INTERNET Q AND A at the bottom)

Q) Do you have sky ?
A) If yes move on if no check out internet coz thats the only way your going to see it now

Q)So you cancelled your sky subscription did you ? and you wonder if you will get ufc still on channel 433
A) Yes the answer is yes, as long as that dish and box are all connected and you get to see all those free channels yes you will get it.

Q) What you have turned your sky on but cant see anything but a black screen?
A) Unplug everything put it all back in the box, take them back to which ever shop you bought them from, ring sky immediatley and ask them to take your dish back too. Why Iam i telling you to do this ? Because your tv was obviously not switched on so in my opinion your too dumb to own a tv and sky system so you should return it

Q) So I will get channell 433 for free with no subscription as long as I have sky dish and box set up?
A) YES YES YES YES YES (DONT FORGET TO TURN TV ON)

Internet qanda

Q) So you have pc and internet connection ?
A) Great go to ufc.com just watch it online. A Suggestion use windows as linux is shit and doesnt run silverlight well

Q) But I want it on big screen ?
A) Plug your little monitor wire into the back of the tv if it has the right connectors, if your very lucky you can use your hdmi cable watch it there

Q)Will it be laggy ?
A) Will it rain on july 19th at 205pm and 24 seconds ???? I dont fucking knno it might be have look yourself if its laggy its laggy what do you want to do about it

Q) But I dont have tv, or sky or internet connection but i do have Virgin.
A) Basically unless you have a kind friend your fucked until somebody gives you a copy.... Maybe your local library will stay open.

so to sum up.... You will need the following
TV OR PC
SKY BOX AND DISH AND OR INTERNET CONNECTION.

If your planning on watching ufc on your virgin, i suggest you re think....

To answer final thing UFC goes live at 3am for the fights......

I hope this helps

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